Archive for August 22nd, 2008

 
 
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WPT Legends of Poker Begins Tomorrow at Bicycle Casino

by Ace Rothstein | August 22nd, 2008 | Add a comment
After a mind-numbingly long period of very slow and boring news in the poker world, things are beginning to pick back up, and the WPT Legends of Poker event this weekend at the Bicycle Casino in Los Angeles signals that … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Bills QB Edwards Out For Sunday

by Mike Halford | August 22nd, 2008 | Add a comment
The Buffalo Bills will be without starting QB Trent Edwards for their third preseason game, scheduled to take place this Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts. Edwards missed his third straight practice Friday since knocking knees in a collision with running back … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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U.S. Decathlete Bryan Clay Wins Gold

by Mike Halford | August 22nd, 2008 | Add a comment
After winning silver in 2004, American decathlete Bryan Clay knew he wanted gold this time around. He got it. Clay won the Olympic decathlon on Friday, capturing gold in the two-day, 10-discipline event with 8,791 points. The 2005 world champion, Clay led … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Darius Miles Back in the NBA, Signs With Boston

by Mike Halford | August 22nd, 2008 | Add a comment
The Boston Celtics have revived the career of Darius Miles, signing the 26-year-old forward to a one-year deal. Miles, a 6-9 forward, has not played the last two seasons due to microfracture surgery on his right knee. Drafted in 2000 as the … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Shawne Merriman Has Loose Ligament in Knee

by Carlisle Richards | August 22nd, 2008 | Add a comment
There may not be many “lights out” performances from the San Diego Chargers defense in 2008. All-Pro linebacker Shawne Merriman is nursing a bad knee that doesn’t seem to be getting better. “It’s finding out what do I need to fix, … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Gwen Stefani Has Baby Boy 'Zuma Nesta Rock'

by Michelle da Silva | August 22nd, 2008 | Add a comment
Singer Gwen Stefani and husband Gavin Rossdale welcomed their second child, a son, into the world yesterday, and it sounds like they’re trying to give odd celebrity baby names, like Apple, Peaches and Harlow, a run for their money. The … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Pyro is Favorite in Saratoga's Travers Stakes

by Michelle da Silva | August 22nd, 2008 | Add a comment
A Few Names to Watch Saturday at the Travers. Saratoga’s $1 million Grade I Travers Stakes will take place Aug. 23 with a field of 12 entries. Grade I Belmont Stakes winner Da’Tara is 8/1. He placed last in … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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King's Bishop Stakes and Pat O'Brien Handicap

by Patricia Woo | August 22nd, 2008 | Add a comment
Two Breeders’ Cup Sprint prep races go this weekend, the King’s Bishop Stakes and the Pat O’Brien Handicap. Saturday’s 24th running of the Gr. 1 $250,000 King’s Bishop Stakes will feature 3-year-olds running seven furlongs at Saratoga. Among the hopefuls is … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Bernard Baruch Handicap and Del Mar Mile

by Patricia Woo | August 22nd, 2008 | Add a comment
Two important prep races for the Breeders’ Cup Mile will be run this weekend: the Bernard Baruch Handicap and the Del Mar Mile. On Saturday, Aug. 23, Saratoga will welcome 3-year-olds and up to its turf course for the 50th running … Read More Read More